Dr Wang is an internationally recognised leader in the field of emerging viruses. He is a member of the WHO SARS Scientific Research Advisory Committee, and played a key role in identification of bats as the natural host of SARS-like viruses. His research achievements extend from the rapid discovery and applications in novel diagnostics, vaccine and therapeutics for the combating of emerging viruses. The outcomes of his research team in the area of Hendra and Nipah viruses had a major impact in Australia and the region.